Congressional leaders close to agreement on budget deal, aides say

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Breaking News Alert: Congressional leaders close to agreement on budget deal, aides say

April 8, 2011 9:29:08 PM
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Congressional leaders are reviewing the final language of an agreement that would avert a federal government shutdown, yielding more spending cuts for Republicans but also a key concession on an issue related to abortion rights, according to congressional aides in both parties.

If all sides sign off on the final package, lawmakers are expected to race against the midnight deadline to approve a very brief extension of government funding through the weekend and into next week.

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